Hospice Chaplain: Gentle Spiritual Care & Bereavement

Gentiva; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As part of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

You will assess spiritual needs, develop individualized care plans, conduct visits, perform prayers and rituals, and assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition. Collaboration with clinicians and documentation are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a theology/religion or related bachelor’s degree or equivalent per state rules.
• ACPE‑accredited CPE is required or preferred depending on state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Participate in patient care conferences and collaborate with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate.
• Assist families during grief, loss, or transition and provide bereavement support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state‑specific regulations)

ACPE‑accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit

Job description

Heartland Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As part of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

You will assess spiritual needs, develop individualized care plans, conduct visits, perform prayers and rituals, and assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition. Collaboration with clinicians and documentation are required.